** Shares of Indian auto components maker Menon Bearings Ltd MENO.NS rise
as much as 5.16% to 109.95 rupees, highest since Oct. 20
** Biggest intraday pct gain since Jan. 3
** MENO reports a 46.1% rise in its net PAT (profit after tax) to 77.5
million rupees ($952,790.75) for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022
** Income from operations rose 1.2% to 496.5 million rupees from 490.6
million rupees a year ago, co says
** More than 322,000 shares change hands by 1:13 p.m. IST, vs 30-day avg of
92,027 shares
** Stock up ~19.7% last year
($1 = 81.3400 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Anisha Ajith in Bengaluru)
((anisha.ajith@thomsonreuters.com;))